In a significant move to strengthen energy security and boost gas exports, Nigeria, Algeria, and Niger have signed a deal to accelerate the development of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP). This ambitious project will transport billions of cubic meters of natural gas across 4,128 kilometers (2,565 miles), linking West Africa to Europe.
The agreement, signed in Algiers, Algeria’s capital, focuses on updating the pipeline’s feasibility study and setting the groundwork for its rapid development. Once completed, the gas will flow from Nigeria through Niger into Algeria, where it will either be exported via the undersea Transmed pipeline to Italy or shipped as liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Algerian Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab emphasized the urgency of the project, stating that the updated feasibility study will outline “the required means for accelerating the development of this major project in a timely manner and at competitive costs.”
Originally estimated at $10 billion, the project has gained renewed momentum due to rising global gas demand and soaring prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The pipeline is expected to play a crucial role in Europe’s energy diversification strategy while also boosting economic opportunities for the participating African nations.
With this deal, Nigeria, Algeria, and Niger are positioning themselves as key players in the global energy market, ensuring a steady supply of gas to Europe while unlocking new economic benefits for the region.
